# Video Buffer Pre vs SnipThat

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SnipThat at none against Video Buffer Pre's 3. SnipThat also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Video Buffer Pre's advantage is ratings volume (46 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Video Buffer Pre sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. SnipThat asks for nothing beyond the download.

SnipThat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Buffer Pre has 46 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Video Buffer Pre ships an update every 6 weeks, SnipThat every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Buffer Pre | SnipThat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-buffer-pre-recorder-4k/id1331747164/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snipthat/id6769914552/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **46** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 27 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [michal bojanowicz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135528823) | [Jason Beneke](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896699696) |

## What reviewers say

### Video Buffer Pre

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-buffer-pre-recorder-4k/id1331747164)

Capture moments that have already happened with a pre-recording buffer. Save device storage and avoid tedious editing by recording only the highlights. Ideal for sports, events, or unexpected occurrences.

**Highlights:** Buffered video recording, Up to 100 seconds buffer time, DualCam Mode, 4K video quality, Apple Watch remote support, Slow-motion support

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


### SnipThat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snipthat/id6769914552)

This app continuously records while open, allowing you to save the last few seconds of action with a simple press and hold. It automatically trims and exports clips, perfect for capturing spontaneous moments like sports highlights or funny incidents.

**Highlights:** Save recent action with a hold, Automatic clip trimming and export, Combine multiple clips into highlight videos, Save clips to Photos album, Browse recent clips, Customizable save duration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Buffer Pre free?

Video Buffer Pre is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SnipThat free?

SnipThat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Video Buffer Pre or SnipThat?

SnipThat is rated higher. Video Buffer Pre averages 4.5 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while SnipThat averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Video Buffer Pre or SnipThat have ads?

Neither Video Buffer Pre nor SnipThat shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Video Buffer Pre or SnipThat?

Video Buffer Pre ships an update every 6 weeks, and SnipThat every 2 months. Most recently, Video Buffer Pre was updated on October 21, 2026 and SnipThat on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*